Answer: Since Net Present Value is negative i.e. -4724.
[tex]\therefore[/tex] Fox will not accept the project.
Explanation:
Net Present Value = Initial after- tax outlay + Cash inflows[tex]\times[/tex]PVIFA(11.25%,5)
= -170000 + 45000[tex]\times[/tex]PVIFA(11.25%,5)
= -170000 +45000[tex]\times[/tex]3.6728
= - 4724
Since Net Present Value is negative i.e. -4724.
[tex]\therefore[/tex] Fox will not accept the project.